Guide

How to choose a handheld.

Start from the games, then the size you will actually carry, then the budget. The shop at Greenhills can put the matching units on the counter.

1. Name the games.

• Game Boy, GBA, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, PS1. A retro pocket handheld is the usual answer, mostly under ₱5,000. Retro page
• PSP, N64, Dreamcast, and newer ports. Move up to Android, often ₱5,000–₱15,000. Android page
• Games from a PC store. That is a Windows handheld, from ₱15,000 up. Windows page
• Two people, or a long commute. Add a pad or a case from the gear page after the handheld is chosen. Gear page

2. Decide how you will carry it.

• In a pocket. A vertical Miyoo-style unit or a clamshell. The screen is smaller. That is the trade.
• In a bag. A horizontal retro unit or a mid-size Android. You get a larger picture and still avoid a PC handheld’s weight.
• Mostly at home. Weight matters less. A Windows unit or a large Android screen is easier to justify.

3. Set a band before you visit.

• Under ₱5,000. First handheld, a gift, or a pocket retro unit.
• ₱5,000–₱15,000. A wider retro screen or a mid-range Android.
• ₱15,000 and above. Brighter Android models, dual screens, and PC handhelds.

These bands are guides. The figure you pay is the one confirmed at Greenhills Shopping Center or in a reply from support@epicgameloop.online.

4. What to check on the day.

• Picture. Open a game you know. If the text is hard to read, the unit is too small for you, even if the price is right.
• Hands. Shoulder buttons and sticks should not need a stretch. Play long enough to notice.
• Sound and heat. Especially on Android and Windows. A short demo hides both.
• The card. Ask for it blank, or loaded and tested. Say which systems you want on it.
• The paper. 1-year service warranty, 7-day replacement, repairs in Manila. Read that before you pay.